What happens when law meets creativity, identity, and storytelling?

In this episode of Lady Justice Talks, we’re joined by Hamzah Taleb, Editor-in-Chief of Muses of Justice, for an introduction to the journal and its vision. With Volume I already published and Volume II on the horizon, the journal creates a space for diverse voices to explore legal ideas beyond traditional boundaries.

Hamzah shares the inspiration behind founding the journal, its purpose, and how it brings together perspectives that challenge, question, and expand conventional legal narratives. Together, we discuss the importance of representation, creative expression, and community in shaping a more inclusive understanding of justice.

This conversation invites listeners to think differently about law, not just as a profession, but as a platform for storytelling, reflection, and impact.

Whether you’re a student, aspiring legal professional, or someone passionate about social change, this episode offers a meaningful introduction to a growing and impactful initiative.

Join us as we explore the vision, purpose, and future of Muses of Justice.

From the left: Hamzah Taleb & Rubaljeet Kaur

As exam season wraps up, most students know what it feels like to be assessed; your work evaluated, your answers weighed, your future shaped by a decision. But what happens when the roles are reversed? When you’re no longer the one being judged, but the one asked to decide?

In this episode of Lady Justice Talks, our host Anita sits down with Fatima Hira, Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator at the Women in Law Association at York University, to explore what it means to step out of the classroom and into the courtroom. From advocating within WILA to serving on a real jury, Fatima shares how her leadership experiences shaped her perspective and how jury duty challenged everything she thought she knew about the justice system.

Together, they unpack the journey from being selected for jury duty to navigating the realities of a live trial. Fatima reflects on her initial assumptions, what surprised her most, and what it felt like to walk into a courtroom not as a student, but as an active participant in the legal process. As the selected foreperson, she also shares how she led a room of diverse voices, balanced differing perspectives, and worked toward a collective decision under pressure.

This conversation goes beyond procedure to explore the human side of justice; the emotional weight of delivering a verdict, the responsibility of influencing real lives, and the complexity of making decisions that aren’t always clear-cut. Fatima also reflects on how this experience deepened her understanding of justice beyond textbooks, and how it reshaped her vision for her future in law.

Whether you’re a student, an aspiring legal professional, or simply curious about what really happens inside a jury room, this episode offers an honest and thoughtful look at what it means to not just learn about justice; but to sit with it.

From the left: Fatimah hira & Anita Afraz

Law isn’t just a profession; it’s a service to the community. It extends beyond the courthouse and the contracts; it branches out into real-life action.

Tune in to this episode of Lady Justice Talks as we sit down with Maleeha Aslam, co-president of WILA, to discuss how she combines her passion for law with her commitment to community service. Together, Maleeha takes us on a journey. We discuss how years of volunteering and community service led up to her humanitarian action in Bosnia with Islamic Relief Canada and ignited her passion for service and community organizing.

Maleeha details how witnessing the ongoing impacts of the Bosnian Genocide shaped the type of lawyer she aspires to be. While injustices and violence can paralyze us, we discuss how we can find purpose and joy despite the realities we live in.

As future law professionals, we strive for a world in which humanitarian action is not necessary. However, reality is far from a utopia. With National Volunteering Week coming up, let’s take action in our own communities to work towards a world we would be proud to call home.

From the left: Chantelle Belonio, Maleeha Aslam